Geoffrey Chaucer

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Short Biography profile and facts about the life of Geoffrey Chaucer of EnglandThe following biography information provides basic facts and information about the life and history of Geoffrey Chaucer a famous Medieval character of the Middle Ages who wrote the Canterbury Tales:

Nationality: English

Also Known by the Nickname: Father of English Literature

Lifespan: 1343-1400

Date of Birth: He was born in London in 1343 ( his exact date of birth is unknown)

Family connections : He was the son of a vintner

Married: Geoffrey Chaucer married Philippa de Roet at St Mary de Castro in Leicester. She was a lady-in-waiting to Edward III's queen, Philippa of Hainault

The sister of Geoffrey's wife was Katherine de Roet who became Katherine Swynford

Date of Death: Geoffrey Chaucer died in 1400 ( his exact date of death is unknown)

Character of Geoffrey Chaucer: Intelligent, loyal and hard working

Accomplishments or why Geoffrey Chaucer was famous: as the author of Canterbury Tales. Geoffrey Chaucer also wrote 'The Book of the Duchess' which was an elegy for Blanche of Lancaster who was the first wife of John of Gaunt.

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Chaucer was a famous Medieval writer in the of the Middle Ages

Life Story and Biography of Geoffrey Chaucer, author of the Canterbury Tales